High-Reach Forklift Operator (Cold Storage)

Torrey Holistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is hiring a High-Reach Forklift Operator for a cold storage setting in Niles, IL. The role focuses on safe reach-truck operation, moving cases and pallets, and supporting the warehouse and production teams.

It is a full-time, first-shift position requiring 2+ years of reach truck experience, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Candidates must work safely in a cooler and maintain organized work areas.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on reach truck experience.
• Reliable attendance and consistent work history.
• Comfort working in a cooler environment and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Availability for 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:00 PM).

Responsibilities

• Operate a reach truck safely to move cases and pallets in warehouse and cooler.
• Pick individual cases and full pallets with accuracy and speed.
• Load, unload, and stage product in designated locations.
• Support production and warehouse teams with timely material flow.
• Follow food safety and warehouse safety procedures without exception.
• Keep aisles, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Reach truck experience

Reliability

Cooler environment

Lifting 50 lbs

First shift availability

Job description

High-Reach Forklift Operator (Cold Storage)Picture your morning starting at 6:00 AM. The dock doors are rolling up, the cooler hums at your back, and your reach truck is ready. You scan the first ticket, swing smoothly down the narrow aisle, and lift a pallet into a high bay with precision. That steady rhythm—pick, place, organize, repeat—keeps our food manufacturing partner in Niles, IL running on time and in spec.What your day looks likeOperate a reach truck safely to move cases and pallets across the warehouse and coolerPick individual cases and full pallets with accuracy and speedLoad, unload, and stage product in designated locationsSupport production and warehouse teams with timely material flowFollow food safety and warehouse safety procedures without exceptionKeep aisles, equipment, and work areas clean and organizedWhat you bringAt least 2 years of hands-on Reach Truck experienceReliable attendance and a consistent work historyComfort working in a cooler environmentAbility to lift and pick cases up to 50 lbsAvailability for 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM)Sharp focus on safety and accuracyThe detailsStarting pay: $22.00 – $23.00 per hourPay frequency: WeeklyFull-time scheduleLong-term employment opportunityPositive, supportive work environmentWhere you'll workNiles, IL — within a growing food manufacturing operation supported by Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc.How to applyWalk in and apply in person with 2 forms of identification.Application Hours:Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMNexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc.7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 12Niles, IL 60714Inside the Oak Mill Plaza MallAI Disclosure: Our recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.